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Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic have played the majority of United's games and Mourinho has a message for them.

Speaking in Monday's press conference, prior to Tuesday's Champions League clash against Young Boys, he explained: "Our midfield is not normally aggressive in the fight for second balls."

When asked if he thought it was easier to play away from home following United's recent poor run of form at Old Trafford, he responded: "I refuse to say that because I don't want to disrespect the home fans.

Paul Pogba and his midfield need to battle harder for the second ball, according to Mourinho (Image: Getty Images)

"I prefer always to play at home. If you feel pressure, stay at home... and I don't mean stadium home, I mean home home!"

United have the chance to progress into the last-16 on Tuesday evening. If Juventus and the Red Devils both win then Mourinho's men will find themselves in the knockout stage of the competition.

And turning his attention to the Champions League tie, he said: "Tomorrow is not vital because even if we lose we depend on nobody but ourselves.

"But I want to play from minute one like it's the last chance we have to qualify. We have to win, that's the way I want to play."